Upslope Brown Ale by Upslope Brewing Co. is a delicious malt-forward rendition of the BJCP Category 19C American Brown Ale, though the hop character of this offering is perhaps a bit more representative of a 13B British Brown Ale.
Deep rich toffee, caramel, coffee and roast malt notes welcome you upon the pour. Very little hop character is noted, with but a touch of English hop woodiness coming through. The beer is a deep brown color with nice clarity and a tan, small bubble head that lingers throughout the drink.
The flavor has a complex rich caramel and toffee character with associated roast and light coffee flavors. There is a light-medium English-type hop flavor and bitterness, but the malt component easily dominates over the hops. The middle and finish retain the malt complexity quite well. The body is a solid medium, and the carbonation is rather light as expected for the style.
The overall impression of this brew comes off more as a British Brown rather than an American, but it is a quite flavorful offering that will delight malt lovers Cheers and enjoy!